Today’s post is also somehow related to books. On Monday, this week too I posted a book review on my blog and in the mean time I got an amazing opportunity to interview a new talent in the field of books. Nikita Lalwani is the author, who just came up with her book 2 Pag ke Baad. I can’t wait to receive the personally signed copy of the book and then I will also be sharing the review as well.

I think the introduction was little long and further I don’t want to waste even a second of yours. Let’s jump on straight to the interview. I asked few questions to this cutest author on earth and let’s see what were her responses.

When did the first thought come to your mind to be an author?To be honest, it just happened to me! It wasn’t a childhood aim, I didn’t have a plan. I just started writing, and then I wrote some more, and one eventually I realized that this is something that I would never want to give up.

What does actually writing a book mean to you?My books are a reflection of my thoughts or life incidences. So, they are a replica of everything about, or around me.

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?I wanted to do many things, and was super confused when it came to making career choices. But when it came to giving a serious thought, I had always wished to be a psychiatrist or a psychologist. I love to unleash the layers of the human mind!

Imagination is the key to write a book for every author. Where does that come from?I feel that every creation is a derivation from an inspiration. We don’t create things, we drive ideas from whatever we see, listen to, feel, or have been through. Our wishes also make a big role in our imagination. So, for an instance, a half lived story in my real life might become a complete story in the way I had wished it to be.2 peg ke baad, however, got its inspiration from true stories of random people whom I came across while writing for 2 peg ke baad blog.

From the lot of amazing books, you’ve written so far, which one is your favourite?2 peg ke baad is not only my favorite but also very special to me. It summarizes everything I want to bring to my readers’ notice through 14 stories, and each one has its own tone. Also, the journey to build it into a book has been very interesting. I have traveled to places, met new people; put various kinds of inputs to make it what it is today. It was fun to have it even when it was not a book.

What are the key ingredients to become a successful author?Be patient, and keep writing! Nothing, at least when it comes to writing happens over a night, or in a month, or even in a year.Also, there are 2 types of authors – one who write well, one who has a good sale. The exceptions are who happen to be good at both. So, you need to choose which one you would want to be. And everyone has their readers. So, the only key to reach on top is to write and learn while you write. There’s no short cut.

My readers would love to know about your new book 2 Peg ke Baad. Would you like to share anything about this book?2 peg ke baad is a compilation of 14 short stories which took place after people got drunk. Every story is different from the other. The book has a very urban soul and includes topics which have never been touched upon in the past – like transgender, she-males etc.

What do you think makes a good story?What do you think made everyone like DDLJ or Dil chahta hai, for that matter?Whether it’s about films or books, it clicks only when it connects well with the audience. Either your story should be real enough in itself that everyone finds connect with it or it should tell them something new, something strange, something that might be interesting to learn.

Let’s peep into your personal life. If you don’t mind, can you tell my readers little about yourself.Okay, but I charge extra for that. I’m kidding!I grew up in Jabalpur, a small town in Madhya Pradesh. I did dentistry from Indore and while I was doing my internship I got a job offer from a digital marketing company there. I started writing for them, and that’s when I got an introduction to the ad world. 2 years later, I applied in Mumbai, and now I am working as a copywriter in McCann.Writing and advertising, both are equally important to me. If writing is my wife, which will always be there, no matter what I do, advertising is more of an affair that keeps me going in life.

How is your book, 2 Peg ke Baad, different from others? Why should readers pick this one?The best thing about 2 peg ke baad is that they are short stories, and every story is different from the other. So, this way, there is at least one story for everyone. Why should readers pick it – you ask, well, the book might just give you a high!For a real answer, you will never regret picking up this book from the shelf, no matter what your taste is. And I can bet on that!

Some lines for my readers and your fans.The one thing that I have learnt in life is that if you truly believe in something and if you put honest efforts into making it happen, no one can take your dream away from you. So don’t give up in believing in yourself. And believe in something – it could be a theory, an idea, an entity or whatever. And lead your life for and around it. It will help you set a standard for yourself.And of course, let me have your honest feedback on 2 peg ke baad. Most Awaited!

I really hope you enjoyed reading this author’s interview on my blog. Also don’t forget to keep showering your love on my new blog The Gemini Cocktail as the books related topics are too discussed there.

Do leave your views in the comments below about Nikita Lalwani’s interview on my blog.

As always thank you so much for taking out time and reading my blog.

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Nikita Lalwani: Author’s Interview was last modified: August 31st, 2016 by Kanika Sharma

Reading has always been my passion and when you get the opportunity to read good quality content in the form of books, I can’t say NO. If you are my fan on social media channels, then you have this knowledge about my love for books. In today’s post as well, I am going to review a book, which was been sent to me by BlogAdda.

As this book contains 3 big stories, I’ll be talking about each one of them one by one. So, without wasting any more time, let me jump on to the review.

‘6 Degrees Game of Blogs’ by BlogAdda.com: Book Review

The Awakening: This story is written by the team BY LINES. The story starts with a plot wherein Shekhar’s perfect life and family has been discussed. He is blessed to have a beautiful and caring wife Tara and a loving daughter Roohi. His childhood best friend Jennifer, with whom he shared some common interests for aliens. To know about these creatures and much more. Aryan is Shekhar’s neighbor and is one of the brains who is also associated with FOTA, a group of people who discuss about aliens but secretly. Till the time being, everything was going on a smooth track, just like anything perfect. But gradually, as Shekhar gets to know inside stories from Jennifer (who is also a member of FOTA) about aliens, he thought to pen it down and create a book for the same. But he fails every time. He is just not able to protect his manuscript. On the other hand, Cyrus enters their lives. He is another peacekeeper alien but introduces himself as a student (sent by the known professor of Shekhar) and that he wants to stay with them till he finds another accommodation. The family happily agrees. Over the time, Tara feels something strange about Cyrus. The way he used to see her is not the way anybody would see a girl other than her husband. She was concerned but couldn’t find a way out.

After few days, Shekhar and Jennifer was told by Aryan that Tara is an alien. As soon as both Jennifer and Shekhar could grab Tara and ask her about her mission, Cyrus appeared in front of them. She tried explaining Tara that she is a peacekeeper alien Clariota and not a human being. She couldn’t believe but deep inside her heart, she knew that somehow she is connected to Cyrus, whose real name was Omega. The story further tells about the journey to help Tara remember about her true purpose of coming to Earth. Once she was awakened, she decided to face the truth. As Gray aliens was about to attack the Earth, all the peacekeeper aliens got together in millions and stared off with the process. It included Clariota and Cyrus, who were later accompanied by Roohi. Roohi was also soaked in with the super powers her mother possessed. They saved the Earth but what next? Till how long the human beings are saved? The story ends at an emotional path where Jennifer and Shekhar were left alone. Now Shekhar won’t be seeing either his wife or daughter ever in his life.

‘6 Degrees Game of Blogs’ by BlogAdda.com: Book Review

Entangled Lives: This story is written by the team Potliwale Baba. A new story is born at this point, where the book has landed me as a reader. Entangled lives is a story, which stresses more on the child’s behavior. Here the child is Roohi, who also acted like Ritu sometimes. The child is suffering from multiple personality disorder, which is known as DID in psychological terms. Roohi doesn’t like anyone who tries to come closer to her dad, Shekhar. Shekhar is a house husband and Tara, his wife is a media person who is doing very well in her career.

Naina is the maid of the Duttas family and is serving the people from many years now. Naina is like a family member but Roohi doesn’t like her to peep into her and her father’s life. For her, Shekhar was her daddy hero and she hated her mom as she never used to spend time with them.

Cyrus and Tara used to be in love at some point but they accidentally met each other at the Duttas family after they broke up for almost 1+ years. But one day, Naina, the maid was found dead. Who killed her and why? Then, comes the villain of the story, Jwalkar as in Java, the inspector. The story tells you about how he unmoulds the mystery but was mistaken as far as criminal was concerned. Before he could catch the killer, a misery took place again.

The story is interestingly written and is worth a read. I didn’t wanted to kill the suspense and essence of this story by writing it all here. I want you to read it and decide yourself.

‘6 Degrees Game of Blogs’ by BlogAdda.com: Book Review

Missing – A Journey Within: This story is written by the team Tete-a-Ten. The story is been carried forward with the same characters yet indulged with an interesting set of twists. In this story, every character fights with his/her life. There are various situations, which attacks the characters in such a way that they are unable to find the way out of that dilemma.

In this story, Roohi, the little 9 years old daughter of Tara and Shekhar went missing one day. The journey to get her back is been interestingly showcased in this story. Also, other characters in this story are missing out with something in their lives. How they come along with all these ups and downs is what the story is about. But somehow I felt that it has been dragged a little bit, which becomes little boring in the middle.

Overall, it is a must-have book for every reader in the world. You will surely going to love it as the interesting elements of mystery and suspense is amazingly written down in the language of words.

I really hope you enjoyed reading this detailed book review. Do share your views and experiences in the comments below.

Always keep smiling, it makes you look beautiful!

Disclaimer:This book is been sent by BlogAdda for the review purposes, but the review been shared is my own.

‘6 Degrees Game of Blogs’ by BlogAdda.com: Book Review was last modified: August 15th, 2016 by Kanika Sharma